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- Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:39 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tracking - too much toe in
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4776
Re: Tracking - too much toe in
"First, let's define what we mean by toe. It is the difference in the distance between the front and rear edges of the rims on one axle" Above quote from something called Northstar Racing. However, another source on the mighty interweb states that the measurement must be taken from halfway...
- Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:21 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tracking - too much toe in
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4776
Re: Tracking - too much toe in
This clip provides an easily-understood explanation of the matter:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0xCQkh1Njs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0xCQkh1Njs
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:29 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tracking - too much toe in
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4776
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:59 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tracking - too much toe in
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4776
Re: Tracking - too much toe in
The telescopic pole suggested above is a very good method of measuring and better than string. But, by using string, you can make sure that the front wheels are pointing in the same direction as the back wheels. I can't see how that would be the case with a telescopic pole and, it seems to me, you ...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tracking - too much toe in
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4776
Re: Tracking - too much toe in
Sorry Culp, but I don't think much to your choice of string - something like fishing line is what you need. Also, as Simmitc points out, you do your check on the edge of the wheel rims, not the tyres.
- Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thank You All
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1457
- Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thank You All
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1457
Re: Thank You All
Thank you for your kind words and, just to dispel any possible impressions that I might have bought a pup, here's a picture of a spot of Moggie-ownership being enjoyed:-
- Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thank You All
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1457
Re: Thank You All
...north Cornwall is a bit far, I think a first drive from that distance home is a tad on the mad side for me... Mmm, well, when I was in the same position as you are now, I found a car that appeared to suit my requirements and the private seller just happened to be in Fife, Scotland whereas I'm in...
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: touching in white wheel paint?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 393
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 10:05 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Three word story FORUM GAME
- Replies: 4651
- Views: 553970
Re: Three word story FORUM GAME
high altitude frostbite
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:02 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Three word story FORUM GAME
- Replies: 4651
- Views: 553970
Re: Three word story FORUM GAME
worn by aircrew
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:22 pm
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Can any one help with the history of my car?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1749
Re: Can any one help with the history of my car?
Well, the MoT and 'Is my car taxed?' searches throw up some intriguing results.
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: clothing
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5084
Re: clothing
Ah yes, that reminds me, I need to get some cooking plus-size to fry chips in.
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Headlight kits .
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1225
Re: Headlight kits .
Ah, yes. That subtlety passed me by I'm afraid. As a private sale then, unfortunately, 'caveat emptor' applies, so no redress is available, more's the pity.
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Headlight kits .
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1225
Re: Headlight kits .
Mmm, Zuma's following post seems fairly clear, also he only bought it in December 2022:- " Re: Betty ! The Morris Minor. Is the Car familiar to anyone ? Post by Zuma » Sun Jan 08, 2023 5:52 pm Geoberni, thanks for the info on Basil and oil . I will check out the oil ..I'v stuck it in the garage...
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Headlight kits .
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1225
Re: Headlight kits .
Well, yes but the following would still seem to apply as there's no exceptions listed or even implied for 'classic' or non-MoT requirement cars:- "If you're a motor trader, it's your responsibility to make sure that any vehicle you sell is roadworthy and exactly as you have described during the...
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Headlight kits .
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1225
Re: Headlight kits .
From your original, introductory posts it does seem that you may have bought the car from a motor trader and if that is the case you may wish to have a look at this:-
https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights ... nMC5b0ZzJb
https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights ... nMC5b0ZzJb
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:11 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Converting positive earth clock to negative earth
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1084
Re: Converting positive earth clock to negative earth
On the subject of capacitors, this Youtube clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNiztRfaNzY&t=935s is very instructive in regard to their construction and self-repair capabilities (specifically from about 17 minutes onwards but the whole thing is well worth watching and, for electrical numpties ...
- Thu Feb 09, 2023 4:44 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Noises from inside bell housing.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 847
Re: Noises from inside bell housing.
You could always try your luck with one of these:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394367343375?hash=item5bd2201b0f:g:gY4AAOSwn0ljkEg8&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsIUvwJm6Po7yRhoahviVH4rBWO1tg%2FvoxTtWYBdHv%2FXMh8PeQMgOf%2FeHmX2JKVFB%2BKYZV%2BGnwwNpErh2qt1a9kTu7src7rMEtAncdlE%2Bg%2FMItuQIxLy4wpXg%2FavW6V1aw...
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:18 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: gearbox bearing shims
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1585
Re: gearbox bearing shims
You could always epoxy one of these to your existing drain plug:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204082347896?hash=item2f84417f78:g:t4IAAOSwv6BjzbZv&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4BJ6JVGGb20ENl7TJQIkvaj%2F3dWQR%2BGTIwO%2B563qkrB2YCyNoqIcH8ZH7WUH2m%2F%2BMkX3druv%2BCCIa6nV9E1xKUD7JOYdZtXtcL7d%2BJkAWgP5KTLnHZWj...